Saint Bernadette is a Catholic elementary school, which serves the educational needs of children of varying intellectual abilities within the parish of Saint Bernadette, from preschool through eighth grade.
Each student is helped to reach his/her fullest potential as an individual spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically in immediate preparation for entrance into high school and ultimately for life and life eternal.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Bernadette School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1948
Colors
White, Blue
Student Body
Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
School Notes
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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St. Bernadette School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Bernadette School's ranking?
St. Bernadette School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernadette School?
The application deadline for St. Bernadette School is Mar. 1.
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People that viewed St. Bernadette School also viewed these schools: St. Andrew School, Holy Child Academy, St. Laurence School, St. Anastasia School and Delaware County Christian School.
The nearest high school to St. Bernadette School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew School (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8245 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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